Eddie Carbone and Joe Keller are American citizens. What insight does the portrayal of their lives give us into life in America during that period?

10/10/02 Eddie Carbone and Joe Keller are American citizens. Chris West 10D

What insight does the portrayal of their lives give us

into life in America during that period?

These two characters give us many useful insights into the lives of Americans during the period. In particular the work, family and relationship with neighbours are the three areas that the most insight can be gleamed. As well as this the two characters enable us to make comparisons between two very different types of lifestyles in American society.

To be an American

I'm proud to live in America. I have freedom of speech, I can go to whatever church I want and I can be anything I want to be. Seeing how women were treated by the Taliban makes me realize how special these privileges are.

Now I want to read the newspaper and I'm more interested in watching some of the news on television. I take more pride in participating in patriotic activities in school.

I used to think flying in an airplane was fun and exciting. Now, I'd be afraid to get on an airplane, even though our country has more airport security.

Our country's response to terrorism has been good. I wish there were no war, and I'm disappointed in how some people from other countries feel toward us, but I'm glad we're fighting back. Fighting back tells terrorists that we won't let them attack innocent civilians.

Everyone's lives have changed since Sept. 11. I feel bad about all the people that lost family members and friends in the attack. I feel very ...